Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. stir in cream, and season with pepper. cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. serve over the hot linguine.